White sand beach and turquoise water on Zanzibar with a thatched pier restaurant

Zanzibar in June

Dry, warm and increasingly comfortable

The short answer

June is one of the best months to visit Zanzibar.

June marks the beginning of Zanzibar's main dry season. Rainfall drops, humidity becomes more comfortable and conditions become increasingly reliable for beaches and outdoor activities.

9/10 overall23–29°CModerate crowdsModerate
Weather9/10
Crowds8/10
Prices8/10
Events7/10

June in detail

What June actually feels like

Weather
23–29°C
Dry, warm and increasingly comfortable.
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate
Prices
Moderate
Moderate

+Beaches, Stone Town, snorkeling, diving and exploring the island

–The beginning of high-season demand

My tip for June

Watch out for: The beginning of high-season demand.

  • Beaches
  • Stone Town
  • snorkeling
  • diving
  • exploring the island

How June compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Zanzibar, 5th for weather, 3rd for space, 3rd for value. The emptiest month is April; the best value is April.

See all twelve months for Zanzibar

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